How to Apply

Preparing your application

Please fill out the  2025 MBRA Application Portal and follow the instructions on the portal (ref. Question 10) to submit the following documents.

Required:

1. A letter of intent (1 page maximum, single spacing, Arial, 12 pt font) describing ( sbms_2025_mbra_program_letter_of_intent_template.docx):

   1. Your academic background and previous research experience(s) 

   2. Your interest in biomedical research and in pursuing graduate studies 

   3. Your academic and career goals 

   4. How this summer internship will benefit you on a personal, academic, and professional level 

2. All of your university transcripts showing your cumulative average (digitalized and/or unofficial copies accepted)
3. Your résumé (CV) - please use  sbms_2025_mbra_program_biographical_sketch_template.docx

What happens after I apply?

A selection committee will evaluate your submission and you may be contacted by the PI(s) of the project(s) you selected.  

The committee will match successful candidates with a PI based on the rankings you provided in your application.

The evaluation will be based on the following criteria:

1. Interest in biomedical research
2. Desire to pursue graduate studies in a field related to biomedical research
3. Quality of the letter of intent
4. Quality of the academic record

Results will be announced in March of 2025.